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Durham Explorer Bus Service – Ticket to County Durham’s Key Attractions
New Durham Explorer Bus Services Launch To Connect County Durham AttractionsThree new bus services are launching across County Durham this summer, making it easier for visitors and residents to explore some of the county’s best-loved attractions.The Durham Explorer services will run on weekends an...
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Record-Breaking Durham Dash Brings Nearly 1,000 Young Athletes to Beamish Museum
Close to 1,000 primary school pupils from 32 County Durham schools converged on the iconic Beamish Living Museum on the evening of Wednesday 17 June 2026 for the Durham Dash! — setting a new record for the event's biggest ever turn-out since its founding in 2012. Bathed in summer sunshine… Th...
County Durham Marks Final Chapter of County Hall With Historic Exhibition
A special event celebrating the rich history of County Durham’s largest civic building will be held this week, ahead of its planned closure later this summer. For more than six decades, County Hall at Aykley Heads has been the home of Durham County Council, serving as the centre of local governmen...
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New Detective-Themed Attraction Opens in Durham with Open Day for Local Visitors
A new detective-themed attraction has opened in Durham, offering visitors the chance to step inside a live investigation and test their skills as amateur sleuths.Detective Rooms Durham brings a fresh concept to the city’s leisure scene, moving beyond the traditional escape room format by placing g...
Durham Academy Students Celebrate in Style at Memorable Year 11 Prom
Durham Academy students sparkled in an array of colours at their end of school prom.Alison Jobling, head teacher at the Ushaw Moor school, said the glamorous event at the Hammer and Pincers country pub, near Newton Aycliffe, was well-deserved after the students’ hard work.“We are extremely proud...
County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust Supports Clean Air Day Awareness Campaign
On 18 June 2026, staff from County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) joined local organisations, community groups, schools and residents at Durham Clean Air Day to highlight the importance of clean air and promote greater awareness of its impact on health and wellbeing. The event, o...
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Young Leaders Unite for First North East and Cumbria Youth Political Summit
Young people from across the North East and Cumbria came together for the region’s first-ever youth political summit. Youth councillors and Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) representing ten local authorities gathered to discuss the issues that matter most to young people and explore ways to shap...
North East city centre cordoned off following reports of 'suspicious package'
Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to Clayport Library in Durham city centre
Team Solan Appoints New Trustees as Charity Looks to the Future
The Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust, known to thousands as Team Solan, has recently appointed two new trustees: Ryan Hudson, founder of RGH Group, multi-business owner, investor and solutions coach, and Simon Davies, a senior finance professional who has played a key role in the growth of C...
North Durham NHS Staff Swap Scrubs for Swimsuits in Fundraising Effort
A stroke specialist and a physiotherapist traded their hospital roles for open water this month as they took on a fundraising challenge to support patients and their families. Gemma Smith, a doctor at University Hospital of North Durham, and physiotherapist Lesley Charman took part in the Great Nort...
Why County Durham Has Caught the Attention of England’s Chief Medical Officer
County Durham is set to feature as a case study in an upcoming national report on health in small towns and rural communities, following a visit to the region by Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty. The government’s chief medical adviser, who also leads the public health profession in Eng...
New College Durham Students Help Restore Historic Beamish Farm Trailer
Students at New College Durham (NCD) are playing a role in preserving the North East’s heritage after completing the restoration of a historic livestock trailer for Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. Students from the college’s Level 2 Site Carpentry programme have completed the extensive ...
Pupils Help Design New Outdoor Learning Garden at Pelton Primary School
As part of its ongoing STEM activities, Avove invited pupils to submit design ideas for the school’s garden area, with the winning concept used as inspiration for the project. Delivered during the half-term break, the works have transformed the garden into a safe and environ...
Residents vow to fight County Durham solar farm approval in High Court again
A community group has vowed to challenge the approval of a controversial solar farm in County Durham countryside.
LIVE - A1(M) closed in County Durham due to crash - updates
The northbound carriageway of the A1(M) is currently closed between Junction 59 and Junction 60 due to a collision.
New details of 75 homes on Darlington 'Bull Field' revealed as plans lodged
Plans to build a new housing estate in Darlington have been submitted amid a local campaign to protect ‘precious green space’.
Free Summer Solstice Celebration in Durham launches seasonal nature events
Connected in Nature CIC will host a free Summer Solstice Celebration at Broomside Park in Durham on June 20, featuring music, food, creative activities and nature-themed experiences for all ages.
Kilometre of old pipes replaced as County Durham water scheme completes
Work to replace a kilometre of old water pipes in rural County Durham has been completed.